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Administrative and Accounting Assistant

@ BC Legal Management Association

Victoria, British Columbia

1+ years experience
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Overview

Sequoia Legal LLP is hiring a full-time administrative and accounting assistant in Victoria, BC, in-office, at $50,000 to $65,000 a year depending on experience. The role combines trust and accounts payable bookkeeping under Law Society rules with reception, travel and general office support for a busy legal team. Benefits include extended health and dental, RRSP matching and paid vacation.

Responsibilities:

  • Préparer les dépôts bancaires et les transferts en fidéicommis
  • Traiter les comptes fournisseurs et les débours
  • Assurer la réception, le courrier et les réservations de voyage
  • Soutenir le COO, les parajuristes et l'équipe juridique

Requirements summary:

  • Au moins un an d'expérience en cabinet d'avocats
  • Maîtrise de la suite MS Office, Adobe et Google
  • Excellente attention aux détails et sens de l'organisation
  • Connaissance des règles de la Law Society en comptabilité

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance

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BC Legal Management Association

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Job description
Sequoia Legal LLP

  • sequoialegal.ca

Published

October 14, 2026

Location

200, 736 Broughton Street, Victoria, Canada

Category

Administrative Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

50000

Maximum

65000

Description

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

FULL TIME | IN-OFFICE | VICTORIA, BC

Our firm is currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative and Accounting Assistant for a permanent full-time role. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with some experience looking to grow within the field of legal administration. If you are organized, adaptable, and enjoy supporting a busy legal team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare bank deposits and ensure their timely completion
  • Prepare and process trust transfers with the utmost attention to detail and in accordance with Law Society rules
  • Post monthly and one-off disbursement expenses
  • Process accounts payable and maintain vendor accounts
  • Communicate with vendors when issues arise with billing or service
  • Assist in organizing and maintaining accurate records for required retention periods
  • Manage all transactions in accordance with the Law Society rules and regulations
  • Maintain communication with our CPA and attend to additional accounting duties as required
  • Provide reception coverage, answering phone, distributing mail, arranging couriers
  • Make travel arrangements for a busy team; attend to travel changes and cancellations
  • Other office support duties including making coffee in the morning, preparing boardroom for meetings, ordering office supplies, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of office environment, liaise with property management if issues arise, and other administrative duties as required
  • Assist with posting on social media
  • Assist our social committee with planning events, making bookings, supply shopping
  • Provide admin support to the COO
  • Provide support to paralegals and legal assistants

YOU OFFER

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a law firm
  • Proficiency with desktop and cloud products from MS Office, Adobe, and Google is required; above average Excel skills is an asset
  • Must be a team-player, resourceful, and willing to assist the team where needed
  • Requires exceptional attention to detail, along with well-developed communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with any of the following is an asset: Clio, NetDocuments, Trello, Canva
  • Working knowledge of the Law Society Rules regarding law firm accounting is an asset

WE OFFER

  • $50,000-$65,000 annual salary, depending on experience
  • Extended health & dental benefits
  • RRSP matching for permanent, full-time employees
  • Professional development allowance
  • Generous paid vacation and sick/personal day policy
  • On-site secure bike storage
  • An active social committee
  • Free snacks and coffee/tea

If you believe you are a good fit for this role, please submit your application in confidence to Ashley Cogswell, Chief Operating Officer, at [email protected]. Your application should include your CV and a covering letter highlighting how your experience and skills align with the requirements of the position.

Applicants with Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our firm recognizes diversity as a source of strength and celebrates inclusivity. We value every person as a unique individual, and we are committed to building a culture of equity and respect within our firm. We are honoured to receive applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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